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Exeter Hotel vs Hostel B47
Side-by-side comparison of two hotels in Reykjavik — score, location, comfort and price.
This Reykjavik matchup — Exeter Hotel versus Hostel B47 — is a real contest. The core dynamic: reviews and confidence versus raw value for money.
Low confidence
Short version: Exeter Hotel wins overall, but it's classic tradeoff: guest confidence vs. better value.
If you only remember one thing
Slight advantage Exeter Hotel (70.3 vs 66.52). The 3.78-point gap is real but not decisive — Hostel B47 remains competitive.
Choose Exeter Hotel
- Guest confidence is your deciding factor
- Being close to the action is non-negotiable
- Room quality matters more than location or price
Choose Hostel B47
- You're optimizing for value over extras
Score comparison
| Dimension | Exeter Hotel | Hostel B47 |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 92.30 | 86.70 |
| Value | 39.94 | 82.00 |
| Location | 91.10 | 75.84 |
| Comfort | 81.80 | 16.20 |
| Services | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Overall | 70.3 | 66.52 |
Detailed analysis
Reputation: Reputation goes to Exeter Hotel, noticeably (5.6 pts gap).
Value: Value goes to Hostel B47, clearly (42.06 pts gap).
Location: Location goes to Exeter Hotel, clearly (15.26 pts gap).
Comfort: Comfort goes to Exeter Hotel, clearly (65.6 pts gap).
Services: Services is essentially tied between the two.
Price
Exeter Hotel
EUR 281
Urban Double
Hostel B47
EUR 80
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Facilities
Both hotels
Facilities for disabled guestsFree WifiNon-smoking roomsWifi in all areas
Only Exeter Hotel
Fitness centerRestaurantRoom service
Only Hostel B47
Family roomsFree parkingPrivate Parking